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Italy’s mythic ‘month off’ in August was hard won. It would be good for us all

The villeggiatura, a month-long break, was popularised in the 1960s when trade unions were strong – and so was economic productivity, says writer and translator Jamie Mackay

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

The Winter Olympics is a dazzling spectacle – but on the ground in Italy the mood is darker

The Games could have showcased Milan’s abundant culture and architecture. Instead it has filled the city with gaudy pavilions and gentrification, says writer and translator Jamie Mackay

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13

Sicily deserves better than the looming prospect of a giant bridge that will never get built

Troubled waters over the world’s longest suspension bridge are no surprise. The Italian government should be funding public services, says Florence-based writer Jamie Mackay

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

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Italy’s citizenship referendum could make the country fairer. It’s a miracle it’s happening at all

For decades, the state has been tightening its rules so that fewer and fewer are eligible. This is a chance for Italians to change the narrative, writes Jamie Mackay

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

Hipkins ready to relaunch New Zealand Labour

New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has defied doubters to stay on after his election loss, and is ready to rebuild his party's lost economic credibility.

AAP · Oct 12, 2024

What’s behind Italy’s Africa initiative? Gas, cynicism and an unspoken colonial past

Giorgia Meloni’s much-touted plan has more to do with energy supply and EU politics than tackling longstanding inequalities, says Jamie Mackay, an Italy-based writer

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024

How did The Lord of the Rings become a secret weapon in Italy’s culture wars?

Giorgia Meloni and the hard right are celebrating JRR Tolkien’s saga – while taking over Italy’s key cultural institutions, says Florence-based author Jamie Mackay

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023

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Italian politics has been in trouble for decades. Now it’s heading for a new low

If Giorgia Meloni comes to power at the head of a far-right coalition, the economic and social outcomes could be terrible, says writer Jamie Mackay

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022

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